Description:

This role will directly support the Risk & Regulatory team. The Risk & Regulatory team handles An American Vacation Rental Online Marketplace Company related litigation, regulatory investigations, and policy matters on wide ranging matters of importance to An American Vacation Rental Online Marketplace Company global marketplace.

The Difference You Will Make:
We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated attorney to join us as Counsel, Litigation to manage litigation and internal investigations. You will also serve as a key contributor on high-stakes disputes and interact with regulatory and administrative bodies. The position reports to our Associate General Counsel, Litigation.

This is a unique opportunity to work on novel issues in an exciting, fast-paced environment. This job is for you if you have superb analytical skills, enjoy ambiguity, love working on complex legal issues, and believe that a company can change the world by encouraging immersive travel and experiences. You must work well with business partners as well as lawyers, have an upbeat positive attitude even in the face of crisis, thrive on building relationships and collaborating with cross-functional partners throughout the company. Where some see obstacles, you see opportunities to find creative, practical solutions that advance Airbnb's global mission.

A Typical Day:

Manage a diverse range of complex litigation and pre-litigation matters in numerous jurisdictions.
Assist with regulatory investigation matters.
Act as an effective and trusted partner to the fast-paced and high-performing business teams.
Develop legal risk assessments which consider practical solutions to mitigate legal risk while balancing business priorities.
Collaborate with other attorneys and legal professionals inside and outside Airbnb.
Stay up-to-date and help to keep the Legal team advised on legal, regulatory, and policy developments relevant to litigation matters
Active championship of Airbnb's mission, ethics and integrity.
Support for Airbnb's commitment to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace, free of discrimination and harassment.

Your Expertise:

J.D. from an accredited law school and strong academic credentials.
Licensed attorney with 4-6+ years of significant litigation experience.
SF Bay area preferred.
Trial experience, experience defending tort and class action matters strongly preferred.
Experience litigating platform immunity issues, terms of service disputes, and the scope of arbitration clauses preferred.
Experience at or representing technology companies preferred.
Licensed attorney in good standing of the bar of at least one U.S. state or territory; California bar admission preferred.
Demonstrated record of successfully leading significant aspects of complex legal matters, including overseeing discovery.
Highly motivated, efficient, and organized.
Able to juggle multiple projects at a time in a fast-paced environment, both collaborating as part of a team and working independently.
Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to advocate for a position while maintaining an open-minded approach.
High level of personal integrity, professionalism, flexibly and creatively, and with a sense of humor.
Passion for travel and home sharing and deep appreciation for the Airbnb